EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 1H 2M
From Starting to Run at 51 to Running a 23-Hour 100 Miler with Corey Walker
from Everyday Ultra · host Joe Corcione
What does it really take to keep improving as an ultra runner year after year—and what if your best performances are still ahead of you?Everyday Ultra athlete Corey Walker shares his remarkable journey from starting running at age 51 to running a sub-24-hour hundred miler just a few years later. Corey’s story is a powerful reminder that progress comes from mastering the fundamentals, staying patient, and focusing on what you can control.In this episode, you'll discover:The mindset shift that helped transform a difficult hundred-mile experience into a breakthrough performanceA simple approach to staying motivated and consistent when life gets busyThe role flexibility plays in training and why rigid plans don’t always lead to the best resultsA unique mental strategy that can help you navigate tough moments during racesHow focusing on process goals instead of outcome goals can lead to surprising breakthroughsThe lesson Corey learned about improvement that every ultra runner needs to hearThis episode is packed with practical wisdom and hard-earned lessons that can help you become a stronger, more resilient, and more consistent ultra runner.SHOW LINKS: Register for our 100K or 50K race, Desert Peak Ultra, by going to desertpeakultra.comWant to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingFollow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at bearbuttwipes.comTry Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultraTry CurraNZ to boost recovery and performance and get 15% off your first order with code EVERYDAYULTRAPOD at www.curranzusa.comFollow Corey on Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/96564353
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What does it really take to keep improving as an ultra runner year after year—and what if your best performances are still ahead of you?Everyday Ultra athlete Corey Walker shares his remarkable journey from starting running at age 51 to running a sub-24-hour hundred miler just a few years later. Corey’s story is a powerful reminder that progress comes from mastering the fundamentals, staying patient, and focusing on what you can control.In this episode, you'll discover:The mindset shift that helped transform a difficult hundred-mile experience into a breakthrough performanceA simple approach to staying motivated and consistent when life gets busyThe role flexibility plays in training and why rigid plans don’t always lead to the best resultsA unique mental strategy that can help you navigate tough moments during racesHow focusing on process goals instead of outcome goals can lead to surprising breakthroughsThe lesson Corey learned about improvement that every ultra runner needs to hearThis episode is packed with practical wisdom and hard-earned lessons that can help you become a stronger, more resilient, and more consistent ultra runner.SHOW LINKS: Register for our 100K or 50K race, Desert Peak Ultra, by going to desertpeakultra.comWant to be coached by me and my team to crush your next ultramarathon in our 1:1 coaching program? Book a free call here with one of our coaches to see if we are a good fit!Want to work with me to crush your next ultramarathon in our group coaching program? Sign up for our group coaching program here: https://www.theeverydayultra.com/group-coachingFollow Joe on IG: https://www.instagram.com/joecorcione/Everyday Ultra YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUelKGeptWZivD6yRIDiupgTry Mount to Coast shoes, designed specifically for ultramarathons, and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA by going to the link here.Try HYPERLYTE Liquid Performance running nutrition and get 15% off your order when you use code EVERYDAYULTRA at www.hyperlyteliquidperformance.comTry PlayOn Pain Relief Spray and get 20% off with code EVERYDAYULTRA at playonrelief.comTry Bear Butt Wipes and get 10% off your order with code EVERYDAYULTRA at bearbuttwipes.comTry Janji apparel at janji.com/everydayultraCreate running routes easily with Footpath, the app designed to help you manage routes simply. Download for free and get a free trial at footpathapp.com/everydayultraTry CurraNZ to boost recovery and performance and get 15% off your first order with code EVERYDAYULTRAPOD at www.curranzusa.comFollow Corey on Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/96564353
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